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How to get fromCalama to Atacama Desertby bus, shuttle or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Calama to Atacama Desert by bus, shuttle, or unknown

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  1. Bus, Tour, travel via Antofagasta

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 18m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 49m

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What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Calama to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, walk to Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, take the line 111 bus to Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, walk to Antofagasta, take the shuttle to Mano del Desierto, then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Atacama Desert via Antofagasta, Nicolas Tirado esq. Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, Antofagasta, and Mano del Desierto in around 9h 49m.

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